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Manisha needs a cutting table and overlocker to reopen a sewing studio

Manisha has run a sewing studio for twelve years; a storm that collapsed the roof destroyed the equipment, and $2,800 will put it back on its feet.

🇬🇧 Manchester, England, United Kingdom4,052 views
Manisha P. Thakur
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Manchester
For twelve years I have run a sewing studio in Manchester. In November, a storm that collapsed the roof took a cutting table and overlocker. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Friday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 12 weeks. This business pays my children's school fees and rent. I have already started working from home in small ways, but I can't meet orders without proper equipment. Every contribution brings me closer to reopening, and I promise to post photos as I buy each item. Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go. Where the $2,800 goes: • Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $1,300 • Initial stock: fabric: $650 • Shop repairs and licensing: $650 • Working capital for the first month: $200 Thanks for being kind about this. - Manisha
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Manisha

  1. Quick update: $930 raised so far (33%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Small update. $447 so far, the plan for shop repairs and licensing is now scheduled.

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    “Sending love. Only $75 but hope it helps. - Wudil”

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    “Keep your head up. Thought of Manisha all day after reading this. - Manchester”

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  • Ravi K. Bhat

    Wishing you peace, Manisha. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like

    • Fatima Mehwish ZardariPhoto verified

      Wishing you the best, Manisha. Gave what I could, wish it was more.

      • Tiffany N. Hudson

        Sending strength. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.

        • Emery Price

          wishing you the best. Looking forward to the next update. Greetings from Tel Aviv.

          $2,500.50 raised of $2,800

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